First saw purchase??

[James.ste]

Hi guys thinking about buying my first proper chainsaw what models would you recommend stihl/ husqvarna if so what one?

[Steve Bullman]

What’s your budget and what size timber will you be cutting?

[billpierce]

New or second hand?

[James.ste]

My price range is ideally no more than £500. I plan to be cutting small to medium size timber and don’t mind if it’s second hand as long as the saw is not more than 3 years old.

[spudulike]

I wouldn't say no older than three years. I often see some very nice MS260s/346XPs come in and look like they have been used an hour per year.

Just ported a 2012 550XP and it looks like new - you can get lucky!

[david wood]

a good 346 or 357 is an excellent saw. do a lot of work and not worry if looked after same as any other kit.

[woodwizzard]

https://www.radmoretucker.co.uk/shop/garden-machinery/chainsaws-tree-care/petrol-chainsaws/makita-ea6100p45d-petrol-chainsaw-18/

 

In budget, brand new and tackle most jobs.

[jrose]

The Makita woodwizzard posted is probably a good bet, will handle most stuff but may be slightly heavy and overpowered if you're more on the small end of the scale, with the occassional bigger fell.

 

Another good bet is the Husqvarna 545, it's practically the same saw as the 550xp but a little bit less revvy. It's £8 over budget, not quite so much power but a nice light saw to sling about all day.

 

https://www.radmoretucker.co.uk/shop/garden-machinery/chainsaws-tree-care/petrol-chainsaws/husqvarna-545-ii-petrol-chainsaw-15/

[butters]

I’d look at echo. Currently using an echo 4510 and it’s an impressive saw. It’s no 550 but will chug along all day

[billpierce]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223326562226